Paradise Lost de MILTON, John (author); BLAKE, William (illustrations) - 1940

New York: The Heritage Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1940. Hardcover. The Biblical story of Adam and Eve is retold in verse by England's John Milton (1608-1674). It is presented in a Heritage Press illustrated edition in slipcase with 9 full-page illustrations by the English poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827). The Blake illustrations have been colorized by Ralph M. Duenewald. Includes prefaces by Philip Hofer and John T. Winterich. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. 12L). --- In light grey cloth with titling in gilt on burgundy cover & spine blocks. Text presented on quality, laid papers; all textblock edges stippled in dark red. Volume wrapped in maroon paper-covered slipcase. --- With light foxing to covers, mildly darkened spine, else a clean, tightly-bound and unmarked copy. Slipcase with mild rubbing, otherwise in good shape and structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xx, [6], 311, [1] pages .